The city of Haarlem will host the 'Week van het Stationsgebied' from June 29 to July 3, 2026, to gather public input on the redevelopment of its station area. The project includes plans for a new bus station, additional bicycle parking, and new housing to improve the area's flow and livability. Feedback from the sessions will help shape the final project requirements, with construction slated to start in 2028.
Haarlem has reopened and expanded its priority housing scheme for healthcare, education, and childcare professionals to combat regional staff shortages caused by high housing costs. The city, in partnership with housing corporations, will now allocate up to 100 rental properties per year to eligible workers in these essential sectors.
Supermarket chain Vomar donated 46,500 euros in grocery cards to the SchuldHulpMaatje charity after the Dutch Consumers Association challenged its misleading price guarantee slogans. The organization determined that claims regarding lowest prices were unsubstantiated, forcing the supermarket to remove the advertising.
The Dutch government is planning new legislation to combat unexpectedly high veterinary bills and protect pet owners from unforeseen costs. In light of this initiative, pet owners are being invited to share their experiences with remarkably expensive or surprising veterinary invoices.
RTL is restructuring its talk show lineup starting August 31, moving Arjen Lubach's program to a later 11:00 PM time slot to accommodate Renze Klamer's new show. Despite the later television broadcast, episodes of LUBACH will be available earlier at 9:00 PM on the Videoland streaming platform.
The Museum of Humanity is seeking ten residents of Haarlem to participate in a photography project alongside newcomers living in asylum shelters. This initiative aims to foster human connection through a traveling exhibition, with applications open until June 21.